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{{Use British English|date=November 2017}}
{{Infobox UK Bus
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|caption = [[Safeguard Coaches]] [[Plaxton Premiere]] bodied Dennis Javelin in January 2009
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|manufacturer = [[Dennis Specialist Vehicles|Dennis]]<br>[[Alexander Dennis]]
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|production = 1986-2010
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| manufacturer = [[Dennis Specialist Vehicles]]<br />[[Alexander Dennis]]
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The '''Dennis Javelin''' (later known as the '''Alexander Dennis Javelin''') was an underfloor-engined bus and [[coach (bus)|coach]] chassis manufactured by [[Dennis Specialist Vehicles|Dennis]] and later [[Alexander Dennis]]. It was unveiled in 1986 and acted more or less as a modern replacement for the discontinued [[Bedford Y series]].<ref>[http://archive.commercialmotor.com/article/24th-march-1988/17/javelin-bus-breaks-out Javelin bus breaks out] ''[[Commercial Motor]]'' 24 March 1988</ref> It also supplanted the heavier [[Dennis Dorchester]].
The '''Dennis Javelin''' (later known as the '''Alexander Dennis Javelin''') was an underfloor-engined bus and coach chassis manufactured by [[Dennis Specialist Vehicles|Dennis]] and later [[Alexander Dennis]]. It was unveiled in 1986 and acted more or less as a modern replacement for the discontinued [[Bedford Y series]].<ref>[https://archive.commercialmotor.com/article/17th-september-1987/58/low-flying-javelin Low flying Javelin] ''[[Commercial Motor]]'' 17 September 1981 pages 58-61</ref><ref>[http://archive.commercialmotor.com/article/24th-march-1988/17/javelin-bus-breaks-out Javelin bus breaks out] ''Commercial Motor'' 24 March 1988</ref> It also supplanted the heavier [[Dennis Dorchester]].


While proving a success, it has never matched its nearest rival, the likewise heavier [[Volvo B10M]], but has had much more success than Dennis's previous coaching industry attempts: The [[Dennis Falcon|Falcon V]], the [[Dennis Lancet|Lancet]] and [[Dennis Dorchester|Dorchester]].
While proving a success, it has never matched its nearest rival, the likewise heavier [[Volvo B10M]], but has had much more success than Dennis's previous coaching industry attempts: The [[Dennis Falcon|Falcon V]], the [[Dennis Lancet|Lancet]] and [[Dennis Dorchester|Dorchester]]. Over 2,000 were produced, with 500 purchased by the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Britain's Buses|volume=6|date=2021|publisher=[[Key Publishing]]|isbn=978 1 802820 096|page=19}}</ref>


==Exports==
==Exports==
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==External links==
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*[https://www.flickr.com/groups/1884376@N22/ Flickr gallery]
*[https://www.flickr.com/groups/1884376@N22/ Flickr gallery]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120222044158/http://www.alexander-dennis.com/product-details.php?s=82&subs=46&tableID=223&itemID=1 Product description] Alexander Dennis
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120222044158/http://www.alexander-dennis.com/product-details.php?s=82&subs=46&tableID=223&itemID=1 Product description] [[Alexander Dennis]]


{{Alexander Dennis}}
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Latest revision as of 23:49, 30 November 2023

Dennis Javelin
Safeguard Coaches Plaxton Premiere bodied Dennis Javelin in January 2009
Overview
ManufacturerDennis
Alexander Dennis
Production1986-2010
Body and chassis
Doors1
Floor typeStep entrance
Powertrain
EngineCummins C series
Cummins ISBe
TransmissionZF
Dimensions
Length8.5 m (27 ft 10+5⁄8 in)
10 m (32 ft 9+3⁄4 in)
11 m (36 ft 1+1⁄8 in)
12 m (39 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Chronology
PredecessorDennis Lancet

The Dennis Javelin (later known as the Alexander Dennis Javelin) was an underfloor-engined bus and coach chassis manufactured by Dennis and later Alexander Dennis. It was unveiled in 1986 and acted more or less as a modern replacement for the discontinued Bedford Y series.[1][2] It also supplanted the heavier Dennis Dorchester.

While proving a success, it has never matched its nearest rival, the likewise heavier Volvo B10M, but has had much more success than Dennis's previous coaching industry attempts: The Falcon V, the Lancet and Dorchester. Over 2,000 were produced, with 500 purchased by the Ministry of Defence.[3]

Exports

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In 1996, Australian operator Fearne's Coaches, Wagga Wagga took delivery of four MotorCoach Australia bodied Javelins.[4] New Zealand operator Ritchies Coachlines took delivery of nine Designline and Kiwi Bus Builders bodied Javelins between 1999 and 2005.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Low flying Javelin Commercial Motor 17 September 1981 pages 58-61
  2. ^ Javelin bus breaks out Commercial Motor 24 March 1988
  3. ^ Britain's Buses. Vol. 6. Key Publishing. 2021. p. 19. ISBN 978 1 802820 096.
  4. ^ Fearne's Investments Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  5. ^ Ritchie's Transport Holdings Australian Bus Fleet Lists
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